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Posturing

To put one's body into a posture or series of postures, especially hoping that one will be noticed and admired

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📖 Definitions of "Posturing"

verb

1
To put one's body into a posture or series of postures, especially hoping that one will be noticed and admired
"If you're finished posturing in front of the mirror, can I use the bathroom now?"
2
To pretend to have an opinion or a conviction
"The politicians couldn't really care less about the issue: they're just posturing for the media."
3
To place in a particular position or attitude; to pose.
"to posture oneself; to posture a model"

noun

1
The assumption of an exaggerated pose or attitude.
2
The behaviour of some birds as a means of signalling etc.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Posturing"

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Word	Definition
attitudenoun	(figurative) Disposition or state of mind.
positionnoun	A place or location.
bearingnoun	(in the plural, especially in phrases such as 'get one's bearings') One's understanding of one's orientation or relative position, literally or figuratively.
sitnoun	An act of sitting.
modelnoun	A person who serves as a human template for artwork or fashion.
carriagenoun	(now uncommon) The act of conveying; carrying.
posenoun	(transitive) To place in an attitude or fixed position, for the sake of effect.
stancenoun	One's opinion or point of view.
grandstandingnoun	Dramatic or showy behavior intended to impress an audience or observers.
gesturenoun	A motion of the limbs or body, especially one made to emphasize speech.
pretencenoun	British standard spelling of pretense.
positioningnoun	The act of positioning; placement.
hypocrisynoun	The claim or pretense of having beliefs, standards, qualities, behaviours, virtues, motivations, etc. which one does not really have.
vanitynoun	Excessive pride in or admiration of one's own abilities, appearance, achievements, or possessions.
charadenoun	A deception or pretense, originally an absurdly obvious one but now in general use.
decorticateverb	(transitive, ergative) To peel or remove the bark, husk, or outer layer from something.
opisthotonic	Relating to opisthotonus.
posingverb	(informal) The act of portraying oneself artificially, usually to make oneself appear grander or to fit in with the crowd; pretense
theatricismnoun	theatricality; affectation; staginess
personationnoun	The act of personating: the playing of a role or portrayal of a character